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Originally Posted by alum
Con:
For PNMs attending private colleges with competitive Greek systems, it is very stressful to be "on camera" for an entire semester. They have to look their best at all times as well as constantly have a sunny disposition. Even though the formal recruitment isn't officially until January, these girls are basically rushing all fall under the scrutiny of the actives.
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The CHAPTERS are also being scrutinized. By the time these girls get into a rush party, they've probably seen on campus at some point an ABC looking like crap when she's sick or an XYZ having a fight with one of her sisters. Their first impression isn't perfect hair, perfect makeup, perfect personas. For good or bad, I think it makes for a more educated rushee, as well as a more educated chapter.
Anyway, pros and cons IMO:
Pros:
See above.
Don't end up pledging/initiating women who get homesick after a semester and drop out (taking your secrets and ritual with them).
Can see college grades instead of often-inflated high school grades.
Rushees can get to know sorority members in a normal day to day setting instead of the "show" of rush.
Less chance of burnout by junior/senior year.
The rushees make friends on their own who in the future could become sorority members.
Cons:
None.